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EJ62 GEU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 GEU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,143 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,148 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,180 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 59,180 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn down to 2.5mm on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn down to 2.5mm on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,242 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear seatbelts. ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,887 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 30,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,783 miles

child seat fitted

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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EJ62 GEU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ62 GEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ62 GEU registered?

EJ62 GEU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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